VW T4 - MODULAR
Layout based on Volkswagen T4 (1994) for a couple and a child. Inspired by brutalism, the project develops independent modules, convertible between day and night configuration to offer optimal comfort, autonomy, and versatility in a compact size.
Category
Artistic direction
Product design
Client
Year
2023
Family travel in ultra-compact format.
Specifications: design a family layout within the dimensions of a T4. Role: overall design — research, CAD, layout, CNC, and prototyping.
Brutalist inspiration — form and substance.
Formal approach: rhythm, repetition, and proportion; each module operates independently, like a "living unit."
Two configurations for two life scenarios.
Usage: day — facing benches and pivoting table; night — extendable comb bed on guides, sleeping area 160 × 190 cm. Smooth and ergonomic transition.
CNC Prefabrication — Assembly and Artisan Finishing.
Materials & Processes: Finnish birch plywood, matte varnish, CNC (80 %) and manual finishes (20 %).
From leisure to utility in less than 15 minutes.
Principle: independent modules fixed to the ground, quick locking systems; simple dismantling to convert the vehicle into a utility vehicle.
A small volume - great freedoms.
Designed to offer versatility, comfort, and simplicity — the compact space becomes a multi-use and modular area.
